Nilan Johnson Lewis supports organizations with outside, fractional, and interim general counsel arrangements during every stage of the organization’s life cycle, from start-up through maturity, sale or wind-down. Our deep expertise and breadth of experience across corporate governance, labor and employment, litigation, compliance, risk management, and transactional matters position us as trusted advisors to organizations of varied sizes who need part-time, fractional, interim, or supplemental counsel on a short- or long-term basis.
Our experienced team—which includes attorneys who have served as both in-house and outside general counsel, as privacy and compliance officers, and in other executive leadership roles—represents organizations that do not have their own in-house counsel and need an accessible, knowledgeable, and responsive legal partner to advise them directly and assist them with the strategic and efficient management of their legal affairs. We also support organizations that have in-house counsel and need additional or interim assistance due to capacity or experience limitations, temporary staffing gaps, or changing operational requirements.
Our clients utilizing our general counsel services have spanned a wide range of industries, including:
- Healthcare
- Education
- Philanthropy
- Public media
- Technology
- Startups
Our clients experience several benefits during outside general counsel arrangements, including:
- Industry-specific legal expertise enabling deeper and more meaningful involvement
- Scalable legal services with fee arrangements that foster flexibility and budgeting confidence
- Access to diverse subject-matter expertise within our firm when needed
- Objective, unbiased legal advice and guidance
- Significant experience with governing boards, executive leaders, managers, and employees at all levels
- Familiarity with internal operating structures and challenges
We excel at handling both the intricate and the everyday. From managing complex investigations and high-stakes disputes to providing strategic guidance and overseeing external vendors, we offer a comprehensive suite of legal services. We tailor our involvement to your specific needs, ensuring you receive quality service, practical solutions, and exceptional value – every step of the way.
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